TMQ - Biden Administration Halts 211-Mile Ambler Road Project In Alaska To Protect Environment Native Communities | Benzinga
The Biden Administration has officially halted plans for the Ambler Road in Alaska, a decision that significantly impedes potential mining developments in the region. Announced initially in April, the move aims to protect the environment and uphold the interests of local communities.
"Today, my administration stopped a 211-mile road from carving up a pristine area that Alaska Native communities rely on, in addition to steps we’re taking to maintain protections on 28 million acres in Alaska from mining and drilling. These natural wonders demand our protection," President Joe Biden said in a post on X.
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The Ambler Road project aimed to construct a 340 km industrial road across Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-managed lands. This ...